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Brown Stew Chicken

Brown Stew Chicken: A Flavorful Journey to the Caribbean

This Brown Stew Chicken recipe offers a taste of the Caribbean with bold flavors and comforting warmth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 whole chicken bone-in pieces preferred
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 2 stalks escallion (green onion) chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or dry thyme if not available
  • 2 bay leaves optional
  • 1 tablespoon browning sauce to enhance color and flavor
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper or habanero if preferred
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika or favorite seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon pimento seeds (allspice) or ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar or white sugar
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock or regular stock
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup or tomato paste for deeper taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce omit if avoiding soy
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil for browning

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. Prep the chicken by washing it under cold running water, removing the skin and fat, and chopping into pieces.
  2. Marinate the chicken with onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, browning sauce, sugar, pimento seeds, paprika, salt, black pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, and bell peppers for at least an hour or overnight.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the marinated chicken in batches for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and any leftover marinade, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add ketchup, lower heat, and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to marinate the chicken thoroughly and brown it properly for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels based on preference and always taste before serving.

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